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Whether it's farm to table or sea to table, a number of North Shore restaurants place the focus on fresh ingredients, as well as regional and seasonal products. With these options, diners can be indulgent and feel good about it. MH Fish House overlooks historic Market Square in downtown Lake Forest. Located in one of the town's most historic buildings, it is committed to being a fresh sea to table restaurant, banking on Chicago's position as a transportation hub. That means fresh seafood makes its way to Chicago from all points — the Atlantic, Pacific and the Gulf — every day. Atlantic cod, Pacific salmon and East and West Coast oysters are less than 24 hours...

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Whether it's farm to table or sea to table, a number of North Shore restaurants place the focus on fresh ingredients, as well as regional and seasonal products. With these options, diners can be indulgent and feel good about it.
MH Fish House overlooks...

Venezuelan soldiers and officials began moving hundreds of families Tuesday out of a half-built 45-story skyscraper that dominates the Caracas skyline and is thought to be the world's tallest slum.
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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Authorities Thursday identified seven suspects arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of former beauty queen Monica Spear and her ex-husband and said some of the victims' personal belongings were recovered.
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